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El arco de semicírculo máximo contado desde el astro hasta el zenit del observador es:The arc of a great semicircle counted from the body to the observer’s zenith is:

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Correct answer: d) All are correct.

Why it is correct

It is the zenith distance, equal to 90º minus altitude, and a visible body has positive altitude.

Why the others are not

  • a) Correct, but not the only one.
  • b) Correct, but not the only one.
  • c) Correct, but not the only one.

How to work it out in the exam

  1. z = 90º − a.

Where this question comes from

Try it: Sight reduction

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